Description
This Best Classic Chicken Salad recipe is a delightful combination of tender chicken, crunchy celery, sweet grapes, and toasty almonds, all tossed in a creamy dressing with a hint of zesty lemon. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or atop a bed of greens.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Salad:
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie or poached)
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- ⅓ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds
For the Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For Garnish:
- Fresh dill
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Salad: In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, celery, grapes, red onion, and almonds.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Add the dressing to the chicken mixture and mix well.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Enjoy the chicken salad on croissants, bread, or salad greens. Garnish with fresh dill.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers for 3-4 days.
Notes
- This chicken salad can be customized with additions like dried cranberries, chopped apples, or nuts.
- For a lighter version, Greek yogurt can be used as a mayo substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
